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S395 UBA

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 UBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,439 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 112,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front no. plate slightly faded

handbrake travel getting high

offside front wiper slight split

Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,813 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 86,163 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 86,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 78,137 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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S395 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S395 UBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S395 UBA registered?

S395 UBA is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S395 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S395 UBA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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